"The PRISE booklet describes the state and federal laws affecting the provision of special education to help you understand your rights in the special education process. With this knowledge, you will be prepared to take an active role in your child’s education.

The PRISE booklet has been developed by the OSE, in an effort to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The document is periodically revised to reflect changes in the law, provide additional information that would be of use to you, and to provide the information in a more clear and concise manner."

The PRISE booklets are available as PDFs on the NJ Office of Special Education website in the following languages:

English (New 2026)
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese
Chinese Traditional
Portuguese
Gujarati
Hindi
Korean
Russian
Tagalog
Haitian Creole

NJ Special Education Code (pdf)

"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children."

Early Intervention Homepage

"The first three years of life are important, formative years in maximizing a child's future potential. If you suspect that an infant or toddler may be experiencing developmental delays, contact Early Intervention System at 888-653-4463. The call is toll-free for New Jersey residents."

"PerformCare New Jersey is the contracted system administrator (CSA) for the State of New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care (CSOC). PerformCare New Jersey is the single point of access to a wide array of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services, as well as substance use treatment for youth and families throughout New Jersey.

As the CSA, PerformCare New Jersey provides youth and their families with the services, resources, tools, and support they need to optimally participate in treatment within their homes, schools, and community settings. We provide the avenue for families to request clinically appropriate, needs-based services with a single phone call any time of the day or night."

- Behavioral/Mental Health
- Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services
- Substance Use Treatment